Senior Human Rights Assistant

Company Description

We're ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.

We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you're free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. We're Disability Confident Committed - let our Talent team know if you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process

Job Description

What you'll be doing...

• Supporting the delivery of ASOS' Human Rights and Fashion with Integrity strategy across assigned sourcing regions.

• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams to help identify and address human rights risks.

• Monitoring supplier performance, organising and following up on audits, remediation plans and corrective actions.

• Maintain the internal human rights system (TrusTrace) by entering data, updating records and generating reports.

• Supporting human rights due diligence activities, including risk assessments, investigations and remediation programmes.

• Tracking and analysing programme data, preparing reports and sharing insights with the wider business.

• Supporting the development of supplier guidance, toolkits, policies and training materials.

• Delivering training and awareness sessions for suppliers and internal stakeholders where required.

• Keeping up to date with emerging human rights issues, legislation and industry trends and sharing key updates with the team.

• Supporting engagement with external partners, industry initiatives, NGOs and other stakeholders.

• Contributing to annual reporting, presentations and other internal and external communications.

• Acting as a key point of contact for day-to-day human rights programme queries.

• Supporting the coordination of the Human Rights Administrator, helping prioritise work and improve team processes.

• Contributing ideas and feedback to help continuously improve the effectiveness of ASOS' human rights programmes.

Qualifications

Who we'd like to meet...

• At least 3 years' experience in human rights, ethical trade, responsible sourcing, sustainability, ESG, retail, consultancy or NGO programmes.

• A good understanding of labour rights, human rights due diligence and ethical trade standards (e.g. ETI Base Code, ILO Conventions and UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights).

• Experience working with suppliers, factories, auditors, NGOs or other external stakeholders is desirable.

• Experience supporting the delivery of projects or programmes and managing multiple priorities effectively.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data, identify trends and support reporting.

• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

• Confidence using Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint) and working with reporting systems and databases.

• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

• An interest in emerging human rights issues, legislation and responsible business practices.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally where required.

Additional Information

BeneFITS’

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)

• Employee sample sales

• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment

• Private medical care scheme

• Fixed Annual Payment in addition to your salary each year, it's just an extra thank you from us

• Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role